MinutePhysics Proves Legolas and His Dreamy Eyes Are Full of LIES

Maybe ask for a recount on those kill numbers, Gimli.

Dan Van Winkle

Published: Jul 2, 2014 07:30 pm

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Could Legolas really see well enough to count horsemen and distinguish their heights at a distance of over 17 miles? Unless his eyes are just for decoration—which, to be fair, they’re great at—and he uses magic to see, the answer from your friend physics is a big fat, “Nope.” MinutePhysics shows why.

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Dan Van Winkle

Dan Van Winkle (he) is an editor and manager who has been working in digital media since 2013, first at now-defunct Geekosystem (RIP), and then at The Mary Sue starting in 2014, specializing in gaming, science, and technology. Outside of his professional experience, he has been active in video game modding and development as a hobby for many years. He lives in North Carolina with Lisa Brown (his wife) and Liz Lemon (their dog), both of whom are the best, and you will regret challenging him at Smash Bros.